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QOC800 09:00 2025-08-11 Red Lodge, Suffolk to Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambs - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Aug 2025 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process has been conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for the provision of passenger transport services. The contract titled "QOC800 09:00 2025-08-11 Red Lodge, Suffolk to Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambs - AWARD" falls under the transport services industry category. The location range for this procurement includes the United Kingdom and overseas territories such as the Channel Islands and Isle of Man. It has reached the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 14th August 2025. The contract period is from 4th September 2025 to 31st July 2030. The process was initiated as a tender and falls under Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, which is located in Ipswich, Suffolk, UK. Interested parties needed to submit their bids by 11th August 2025 at 09:00.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. With a total contract value of £161,025, enterprises like Zoom Cambridge Cars Ltd, which successfully won the contract, exemplify the type of supplier well-suited to compete. Firms with expertise in providing comprehensive transport solutions over a prolonged contract duration would benefit from participation in similar tenders. Additionally, larger companies capable of navigating the dynamic purchasing systems or those exploring market expansion can find lucrative opportunities within such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC800 09:00 2025-08-11 Red Lodge, Suffolk to Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambs - AWARD

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council is seeking a mini competition against the following Dynamic Purchasing System: 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services', OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. QOC800 09:00 2025-08-11 Red Lodge, Suffolk to Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambs Further details can be found in the 'Tenders / My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for returned submissions is 09:00 2025-08-11. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-08-05 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d9704eb-da11-4d35-bf9b-6472facf6973
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d49ebc5e-467f-40dd-bf57-9101746f7481
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£161,025 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZOOM CAMBRIDGE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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